Im in your camp my 2021 with 14k miles will do just fine unless something really tickles my fancy. The updated MBUX is cool, but I set my Spotify and Waze and never touch the damn thing again. We got lucky with the 2021’s as we missed all the crazy price increases for the same vehicle.

 

Happy with the refresh, although many of us owners who are on their 2nd, or 3rd W463 G63's like me will be happy to see values continue to stay strong, and with time many will cycle out their current trucks for the refresh.

Pretty happy with my current 24 Arabian Gray truck knowing its the last full gas on dual motor G. Im at the top of my dealerships list for a 25 truck and hoping it'll make sense to cycle this one out for the new. Wouldn't call it much of an upgrade though...

 

I wander if CarPlay on this MBUX will not take up the full screen like the other models that use this MBUX setup?

 

Okay after watching about 4 videos here’s what I like:

-Upgraded Burmester stereo with additional speakers in ceiling
-Keyless Go
-Wireless CarPlay
-Passenger grab handle with manufaktur interior now matches trim instead of being generic grey trim (at least for AMG)
-AMG gas cover
-Black running boards and exhaust
-New camera location in front means G550 likely will have surround cameras now in US
-That new off road package with roof rack and full size exposed tire looks tough! They probably included this since they are having so many issues with 4x4
-Sounds like new steering wheel can have AMG controls and heated steering wheel

All in all I’m ready for a 2025 allocation. I think resale will be strong enough to keep changing each year for a few more years at least.

 

the MBUX now has full screen CarPlay (same with on GLE, GLS - only the previous MBUX didn't allow full screen CarPlay). Overall the changes don't seem like must haves to upgrade my 2020 with 8K miles on it. I have an EQS that has the same MBUX and I strongly prefer the physical buttons on steering wheel / ambient light colors/patterns pre-MBUX (the new ones are much more pastel like). Keyless go is a plus, but having touch screen isn't that big for me since I usually just use CarPlay anyway.

Separately I won't be surprised if the depreciation on the electric G580 will be high. Seems like all nice EVs depreciate much much more than their gas counterparts.

 

Agreed. The long overdue updates we already expected. The infotainment updates are a wash, and once again already dated a few years. Convenient the Defender Octo was teased today also lol.

 

The version of MBUX included here is the same one as in the s class, c class, electric models, but not as new as the new E class. Agree that's a bit sad to see, but historically, the G has always been a bit behind on infotainment so not surprised.

 

Does anyone know if the grill guard is gone for good?

 

Edmunds video said the US spec will have the bull bars again as standard. Assume it’ll be all carbon fiber for that exterior package.

 

Anyone else notice the auto start/stop button is back?? Perhaps that's just on the euro model and not on North American/US versions.

 

Everyone is noticing something different, which is why I love this forum. The lack of the IWC clock is sad but Im glad the physical buttons were retained for the most used functions. Above all, long live the V8 for the G63!

Another thing that stood out to me is finally the G gets the same leather and stitched center portion of the steering wheel as the S class. The plastic one on the pre-facelift belongs in the A class.

 

my bull bar has a few rock chips... its a 22 with only 11k miles... carbon fiber bull bar is risky venture. Lol.

i am really torn... torn torn torn. My arabian grey has an msrp of 215k so highly optioned... tough decision..

pluses:
keyless
more interior carbon
better steering wheel
better sound system
mbux

negatives:
front looks odd
A Class interior center console
no IWC watch.
not latest mbux in my 24 amg gt
no change in performance

dont care items:
black running boards
carbon spare tire cover
Black exhaust tips... i like silver exhaust tips

hmmm. I am thinking of just telling them to push me out for a deliver around YE 2025 so a later allocation... hope that is possible ?

no need to rush to get one

 

Curious what everyone thinks the ADM will be on a 2025 G63? Will we go back to 2020 when dealers were asking anywhere from 75 - 150k over sticker?
Also, should we expect ADMs for 2024 models to go down now that the 2025 specs have been released? I spoke with 2 Texas dealers today still wanting high ADMs on 2024s.

 

As always ADMs will be market specific but I fully expect them to be higher than usual the first year as demand will likely be higher due to all the early adopters. I also expect MB to bump up the MSRP again. My plan is to wait for the excitement to die down and go for a 2026 model if I upgrade at all. Like others on this forum have said already nothing is jumping out at me as a must have on the new model…

Will be interesting to see if the value of the 2019-2024 G550s go up since they are the last V8s…

 

I’m seeing criticism regarding the exterior but wouldn’t dramatic changes result in the community revolting and flipping tables?

Personally, this update address all of my nitpicks with the previous generation. This is a perfect (minor) evolution for me, nearly indistinguishable.

 

Really enjoyed seeing the various previews posted today for the 2025 G! Here are a couple of others which I think did a good job of highlighting the key changes.

 

the official video summarizes well too..

 

Why not carbon fiber skid plates and carbon fiber rock slides too? That'll help it get to the top of the mountain 1.5 seconds faster!

 

Has anyone seen dimensions of 2025 G63 (particularly height)?

 

I saw it and it appears it is 80" with the roof rack, or 3" less without it.

 

Do you know if those dimensions are with 20” or 22” rims?

 

I would assume with whatever comes standard; however, the wheel size is not the only factor since the tire's sidewall matters as well.

 

Height of oem rim and tires will be negligibly different for 20-22” sizing.

 

UK site now has build options for the new models with pricing.

G450: £136K
G500: £145K
G63: £185K

https://www.mercedes-benz.co.uk/pass.../GELAENDEWAGEN

 

Yowzas! G63 @ ~$233,000 USD?!